Comment from Miranda Langston
wow. i love the bit of hisory you have added with this miraculous photograph. Ponte Vecchio is incredibly beautiful and the rives beneath it is an excellent subject for this contest

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018

thanks a lot for your lovely comments

Comment from Trajan
Nice shot. Ah Florence! It's been quite awhile since I have been there.
It was a fabulous city to visit.
I love this shot. It really captures the charm and feel of the city.
The still water and golden reflections make for a very romantic image.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018

thaks a lot again for your great comments

Comment from Silvia Labbate
I love this view! Spectacular reflection shown! I love all the colors captured, giving the picture a history feeling behind it! I loved what you said and the history behind it! Thank you so much for sharing! It's gorgeous!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2018

thanks a lot Silvia for your lovely comments

Comment from cleo85
This is a beautiful view. I like how the Arno flows diagonally through the photo leading our eyes. The photo has a great depth. The realistic colors are appreciated. The reflection are intriguing. I have the feel that the photo slightly tilts to the right. Consider the level the photo carefully using the bride as level.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

many thanks cleo; but you're wrong:
this is taken with a wide angle lens: the vertical lines of the houses in the middle are perfectly vertical: if I straighten the bridge, the houses on the left, already tilting to the left wold look awful

reply by cleo85 on 07-Jul-2018

Does that means the photo tilts actually to both sides. I wonder why it does that. I never had that experience even when I shot in panorama format. I actually thought the houses at the left lehning that way naturally because of the house where I live tilts because it is on a hill.

reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

a pic taken with a very wide angle lens will Always tilt on both sides; the maximum effect is obtaied with a "fish eye" lens;

reply by cleo85 on 08-Jul-2018

Thanks for the info. I have tried the Fish-Eye lense in the post but than gave the lense to a friend because I do not like the effects. On the other hand so far I know, Fish-Eye is a style which is fashionable in art photography.

Comment from dalebraatz
A great view of this river reflecting the blue sky and reflecting the buildings that line it's banks and the bridge, great colors and details, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

thanks so much again

Comment from nikman
A town with a lot history presented here! Your fine classical composition offers an enjoyable view of it. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

many thanks again

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What a lovely sight and a fine entry for the contest. The blue river gets accentuated with the yellows of the building. The scene is serene and well captured. Good luck!

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

many thanks sesha

Comment from Sharon Meda
Your stunning photo definitely fits the bill for the color blue.
A very clear shot. Nicely done.
I love how the clouds of the sky are reflected in the blue of the river.
Well done and good luck to you.
Sharon

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

thanks a lot sharon

Comment from michiganmike
I like the elevated perspective that gives you such a long view of the river and the great buildings along its banks. The colors are beautiful and should serve you well in the contest. Good luck.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

many thanks mike

Comment from Sange
A lovely over the top view showing fine architectural details of the Towne buildings along the Waters edge.
Fine blue water and sky.
Focus, exposure and details are all spot on here.
Nice work ;)

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2018

thanks a lot Sandra for your wonderful comments